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Austin Remembers MLK
This interactive app-based exhibit offers photos from MLK's civil rights meetings with LBJ and audio speeches from the Austin Area Heritage Council’s MLK Oratory competition, plus special Six Square mini-docs of Austin’s African-American community. Discover for yourself at three different locations: the MLK statue at UT's East Mall, the south steps of the Capitol, and the George Washington Carver Museum.Jan. 21-Feb. 28. Free. -
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The Contemporary Austin: Paper Dance
This is both a dynamic retrospective spanning 30 years of photographs and sculptures by Janine Antoni and a solo dance performance by the artist developed collaboratively with pioneering dancer and choreographer Anna Halprin. Antoni performs 15 times throughout the exhibition for an intimate audience, exploring the materiality of brown paper and responding to her own artwork within the gallery. (Click here for schedule.) On view during museum hours, the artist and art handlers will pack, unpack, and reinstall the work, before and after performances.Jan. 24-March 17
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ACC Dance Classes
The Dance Department of Austin Community College offers classes in modern, jazz, ballet, and improvisation techniques, with student work produced twice a year in the Choreographers' Showcase. Teachers include Ellen Bartel, Jessica Cox, Kathy Dunn Hamrick, Roxanne Gage, Darla Johnson, Sunny Shen, Catherine Solaas and Melissa Watt. Note: Classes can be taken for credit and applied toward your degree.Prices vary, scholarships available. -
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Atelier Dojo
This school of representational art is led by four world-class locals, teaches drawing and painting (both fundamental and advanced programs), has open studios with live modeling, a schedule of workshops featuring visiting artists from around the world, and is located in the heart of Big Medium's Canopy complex. Oh look – we profiled and interviewed the faculty right here! -
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Beerthoven Kraft Piano Classes
During this 8-week series, you'll get a one-hour lesson and a pint of beer.Jan. 14-March 4. $35 per class. -
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Bikin' Betties Social Ride
Social Cycling Austin presents Bikin' Betties, a weekly, beginner-friendly, all-ladies bike ride that ends with drink specials and fun activities (karaoke, mini-golf, outdoor movies, etc.) Along the way, bond with other two-wheelin' ladies. Join the Facebook group for ride details.Mondays, 8pm -
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Bluegrass jam
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Charles Thibodeaux & the Austin Cajun Aces
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CupCake Bar Trivia
Get schooled by Professor CupCake, leading Austin's gayest trivia game while Bobby Cook slings cheap drinks your way.Mondays, 7-9pm -
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Dougherty Arts Center
The Dougherty Arts School's adult arts program is dedicated to enriching the Austin community with hands-on artistic opportunities, provided skilled artists to teach a variety of classes in ceramics, digital arts, drawing and painting, darkroom photography, and more. -
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Haven Street-Allen Award Nominations
This award honors an artist with a disability in Texas who, through a one-time creative act or a substantial record of achievement, embodies the spirit and vision of VSA Texas. Nominations are open to any artist with a disability over the age of 16 years in any discipline including visual art, dance, music, performance, craft, and writing.Through Feb. 28. Free. -
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Old Bakery Gallery: Itsy Bitsy Spider and Other Magical Creatures
Featuring artwork by Helen Faythe Green, Jennifer Polnaszek, Beatrice Baldwin, and Suki Gluzinski.Reception: Fri., Feb. 1, 5-7pm -
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